Knowing the individual risk of stroke means being able to prevent individually
Stress, lack of exercise, obesity and an unbalanced diet characterize the lifestyle in the industrialized countries and in recent years have led to a significant increase in diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes - basic diseases that can lead to pathological developments such as vascular diseases and, at worst, a stroke. With the help of MRI, changes in the vessels can be recognized at an early stage and the individual risk of stroke can be assessed. This makes the pain-free, low-risk and radiation-free examination method a reliable imaging diagnostic form in order to be able to take countermeasures in good time. Specialized radiologists, in cooperation with well-known neurologists, offer various neurological check-up programs for early detection and to exclude pathological changes. Our neurological check-up MRI of the skull and the extra- and intracranial vessels supplying the brain. Detection / exclusion of circulatory disorders in the brain, of constrictions and pathological enlargements of the extra- and intracranial vessels supplying the brain. Low-risk and radiation-free provision An MRI scan is one of the most reliable and low-risk diagnostic methods. In contrast to X-rays or computer tomography, MRI imaging is done with the help of magnetic fields and not through the use of X-rays. This makes MRI a painless, radiation-free and low-side effects examination method with a high diagnostic value. Feel comfortable! In the modern medneo diagnostic centers you will be looked after and examined in a friendly and competent manner. Our trained staff will give you a warm welcome in our high quality and modern equipped centers. We will shorten your time in our waiting lounge with snacks, drinks and magazines. The latest MRI devices with a 70 cm opening and a feel-good lighting concept in the examination room make the examination as pleasant as possible for you. Please bring to the examination: Preliminary findings Preliminary surveys OP reports Implant certificates
examination procedure
After the friendly reception, the recording of your personal data and the consultation with a radiologist of your choice, you will be prepared for the examination. The administration of a contrast medium is sometimes necessary for this examination. In contrast to the conventional X-ray contrast agents, the contrast agents used do not contain iodine, but consist of gadolinium, which means that undesirable side effects occur much less frequently. Your radiologist will provide you with extensive information about risks and side effects before the start of the examination. You will then be placed on a special MRI couch and will receive headphones to protect you from the loud examination noises, with which you can listen to your favorite music during the examination. Then you will be driven into the MRI. The MRI examination As soon as the characteristic loud knocking noises can be heard, the device works and the images are taken. During this time it is very important that you do not move. Several short sequences follow one after the other, all of which sound different. You will be personally accompanied by our staff at all times during the examination and informed precisely about the individual examination steps. The findings will be evaluated by your radiologist after the examination. Both the written report and the MRI images will then be sent to you or your referring or further specialist. Your doctor will conduct the final consultation with you. On request, we will also be happy to refer you to specialists who are to be treated and provide you with an interpreter during the entire examination and to discuss the findings.